The good thing about ANACS grading is that it helps an inexperienced collector gauge the quality of a coin. The seller of a coin will pretty much always "think" the coin they are selling is in perfect or near perfect condition, and an ANACS grade will give the collector a somewhat neutral opinion regarding the coin.
ANACS's procedures and quality controls can probably use improvements and there seems to be some amount of grade inflation for BTC coins that ANACS grades. They are also not the most reputable grading service of the major grading services, but they will still give at least a starting point to the quality and condition of a coin.
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Hmm. Something about that table isn't quite right 
You made me laugh harder than I should have at that.
Hmm. Something about that table isn't quite right
We could both be 'wrong'. 
Erwin Schrödinger would certainly agree with that.
If you put a value on ANACS grades, I urge you to send the same coin into them twice. I think the additional handling and removal of original airtites can only be a bad thing for these coins. That being said, I understand why someone would value a MS70 coin over a MS64. Certainly others do care, as is obvious from the market pricing. Wasn't trying to be controversial, just playing devil's advocate. Since the difference between being right and wrong is the number of people that agree with you, I have no problem accepting that my opinion is "wrong" and yours is right.
Thank you for identifying my 0.5 as S3. I've never taken the time to check.
ANACS - I didn't say anything about the grade itself. Just that the price for the permasleeve is very nice. As for the actual grade; well, it's relative. There is no exact science and many people do grading. I admit, sending in twice will get you a different number. This should NOT happen (not that the number should drastically change, but should be noted it was a regrade/resubmit). Just like any coin dealer on Earth (and probably elsewhere), a grade is only a matter of opinion. So, nothing against or for ANACs in this matter. I have the same issue with PCGS coins and paper money.
Oh, you don't have to agree with me. We could both be 'wrong'.
The .5 has a label that nearly covers the back of the coin. The rare .5 S2 has a label that is smaller. Basically the label that's on the .1 silver next to it.
Any thoughts to getting them all graded??
No. I put 0 value on ANACS's opinion of coins. I actually prefer mine to be ungraded. Will probably break open the one that is graded when I'm motivated enough.
That's also a shame. Grading coins is cheap. 0 value? I disagree. I find it very valuable to be able to put graded coin slabs in a case. It makes it easy to show people without them marking up the coin (fingerprints or scratches) or even messing with the label. It's like the perfect protective sleeve making them easy to show and easy to stack.
Looking at the picture of the back, your .5 is an S3. (Not an S2 - Darn)
If you put a value on ANACS grades, I urge you to send the same coin into them twice. I think the additional handling and removal of original airtites can only be a bad thing for these coins. That being said, I understand why someone would value a MS70 coin over a MS64. Certainly others do care, as is obvious from the market pricing. Wasn't trying to be controversial, just playing devil's advocate. Since the difference between being right and wrong is the number of people that agree with you, I have no problem accepting that my opinion is "wrong" and yours is right.
Thank you for identifying my 0.5 as S3. I've never taken the time to check.
Hell no. If you saw the lengths I have to go through to access these coins, you would understand what true paranoia is. I value this part of my coin collection at well over a hundred grand, and I take appropriate precautions to make sure that it's well protected.
Well duh. Get high quality photos and display those.
I'm not really interested in a loaded 5 or 25. If they were made multiple years, I'd probably feel differently. The 5 is a great coin. Maybe someday. Although I'm pretty happy with my collection as it currently stands.
That's a real shame. 5's have always held their premium and way more affordable than a 10. Surprised you have 2x 10s but not a 5.
25's are nice because they are the largest graded coin you can get. Premiums are lower than the prior 2. So, bigger piggy bank with weight.
Any thoughts to getting them all graded??
No. I put 0 value on ANACS's opinion of coins. I actually prefer mine to be ungraded. Will probably break open the one that is graded when I'm motivated enough.
That's also a shame. Grading coins is cheap. 0 value? I disagree. I find it very valuable to be able to put graded coin slabs in a case. It makes it easy to show people without them marking up the coin (fingerprints or scratches) or even messing with the label. It's like the perfect protective sleeve making them easy to show and easy to stack.
Looking at the picture of the back of your coins, your .5 silver is an S3. (Not an S2 - Darn)
Mind showing us the fine ass backside to those beauties?
Anything for you smoothie.
click to immerse yourself in every detail...
I assume these are probably the ones in question as they hold a majority of the BTC value:
click to immerse yourself in every detail...
One other question for you - do you keep your collection on display? I'd love to have my collection on display but given the face value of each there's a lot of incentive for some acquaintance visitor to get some sticky fingers. I feel like I'd need a museum-strong locking glass case to feel comfortable leaving these beauties out to be appreciated each day.
Hell no. If you saw the lengths I have to go through to access these coins, you would understand what true paranoia is. I value this part of my coin collection at well over a hundred grand, and I take appropriate precautions to make sure that it's well protected.
Any thoughts to getting them all graded??
No. I put 0 value on ANACS's opinion of coins. I actually prefer mine to be ungraded. Will probably break open the one that is graded when I'm motivated enough.
I think you're on to something. I feel the ANACS grading is open to a lot of subjectivity, but what I feel and what is are two different things. I'm sure others here have more factual insight on what they're really considering for the grading process.
One other question for you - do you keep your collection on display? I'd love to have my collection on display but given the face value of each there's a lot of incentive for some acquaintance visitor to get some sticky fingers. I feel like I'd need a museum-strong locking glass case to feel comfortable leaving these beauties out to be appreciated each day.
Any thoughts to getting them all graded??
No. I put 0 value on ANACS's opinion of coins. I actually prefer mine to be ungraded. Will probably break open the one that is graded when I'm motivated enough.
Nice collection! You really need to scoop up a 25BTC to round it out.
60-65k wire transfer and we'll call it a day and leave early on Friday.
I am not a fan of the 25 BTC coin. It isn't enough like the others for my taste. I may buy a 5 BTC coin someday as I think it sort of fits in with the originals, but that would probably be as far as I'd ever want to go with this set. I'm satisfied with what I've got and that's a good feeling.
Nice collection! You really need to scoop up a 25BTC to round it out.
60-65k wire transfer and we'll call it a day and leave early on Friday.
The gold Casascius are nice, but out of my price range 
weren't they being sold for 14 btc a while back? still a large amount but reachable for some. if i hit the jackpot with some worthless alt i'd buy one.
impressed 
agree you need the 5 and 25 to complete the set.
agree you need the 5 and 25 to complete the set. 
Sweet collection, makes me jealous with just my (peeled 
) 2011 brass coins.
) 2011 brass coins. Looking to buy a funded nickel to add to the collection?
Very nice though, I'd like to buy a gold cas one day.
Very nice though, I'd like to buy a gold cas one day.
I'm not really interested in a loaded 5 or 25. If they were made multiple years, I'd probably feel differently. The 5 is a great coin. Maybe someday. Although I'm pretty happy with my collection as it currently stands.
I passed up the opportunity to buy a gold cas coin once, I wasn't going to let it happen again.
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They come up. I'm sure many people (even in this thread) have them or know people that do. Put up a WTB post.
Ah, I have one and was wondering if Og would want one
The gold Casascius are nice, but out of my price range
Sure.
Looking to buy a funded nickel to add to the collection?
They come up. I'm sure many people (even in this thread) have them or know people that do. Put up a WTB post.
Looking to buy a funded nickel to add to the collection?
Very nice though, I'd like to buy a gold cas one day.
Very nice though, I'd like to buy a gold cas one day.
The gold Casascius are nice, but out of my price range
Looking to buy a funded nickel to add to the collection?
Very nice though, I'd like to buy a gold cas one day.
Very nice though, I'd like to buy a gold cas one day.
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